ADVENT LUNCHEON TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

It's hard to believe we'll soon be in the Advent season.  This year's ladies' Advent Luncheon will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, and reservations are essential!  Tickets will be available starting this Sunday, November 6th in the foyer.  

This year’s special guest is speaker and author Trish Propson.  She will give us the good news that “The Answer Is Yes!” Trish is a wife and mother living in Kaukauna, Wisconsin plus she owns Cornerstone Communications Company, where she provides Marketing and Communication services to non-profit and ministry organizations, and start-up businesses. Her work has been published in Guideposts, The Healing Touch and Unexpected Answers. She is a contributing author for Bethany House with Dr. Gary Chapman on a devotional called Love is a Verb. She is also a community columnist for the Post Crescent, a Gannet Inc. publication. Her two-book Bible Study, Raising Little Women of God: A Discipleship Journey for Mothers and Daughters is now available.

The event also includes a delicious meal prepared by Leo and Patty Schernick and served by the North Shore men in festive surroundings.

IDOP (INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH)

Sunday, November 6th is the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted Church. Christians around the world are facing persecution in unprecedented numbers. To get a better understanding of the extreme cases of persecution Christians in other countries are currently facing, check out the World Watch List. (https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/) .

During the 2016 International Day of Prayer, join in praying for the persecuted church. Pray that God will protect believers in persecuted countries. Pray that believers would see Christ in deeper ways. Lastly, pray that Christ would soften the hearts of their persecutors.

ZUMBA CLASS SCHEDULE CHANGE

Wednesday evening's Zumba class has now been moved to Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am, starting this Wednesday, November 9th.  For questions regarding the fitness classes at NSC, contact Kristine Aretz at 814.397.4769.

PARENTS, KIDS, AND MONEY MATTERS ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

Movies, advertisers, friends...they can all affect your kids' attitudes about life -- and money.  Find out how to talk to them about influences, choices, and responsible money habits.  Join us for a Parents, Kids, and Money Matters workshop held on Thursday, November 10th at 6:00 pm at Spies Library. This free educational workshop, designed for you and your child aged 6-10, will help you reflect on the values you want your kids to learn, teach your kids about money and values, and learn practical tools to make teaching about money fun.  You won't want to miss it!  To sign up, contact Alan Dewitt at 920.430.0104, or alan.dewitt@thrivent.com.  (RSVP not necessary to attend!)

SPOROS & KAIROS YOUTH GROUP LAUNCH

This Wednesday, November 9th, we will launch our new youth group night for both Senior High and Junior High at 6:00 pm! Sporos (Jr. High) means “seeds” in Greek, and Kairos (Sr. High) means “God’s time.” Youth, this is one night you won’t want to miss as we celebrate a new season of youth ministry. There are lots of fun things in store! For more information or inquiries, contact Bethany Salzman at youth@nshorechurch.org.

NO MOPS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

Reminder: School is closed on Tuesday, November 8th, so MOPS will not be held.  We will see you again on Tuesday, November 22nd!

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery is a 12 step program meeting Thursday nights at 6:30 pm (large group) & 7:30 pm (optional small group) that helps those who struggle with habits such as alcoholism, divorce, abuses of all kinds, co-dependency, domestic violence, rage, drug addiction, mental health, sexual addiction, food addictions, physical struggles or disease, death of a loved one and more. As we grow spiritually and we are freed from our hurts, hang-ups, and habits we develop a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ and others.

For more information about this ministry contact: 

Mark and Martha Henson (715-789-2305) 

Bill and Cindy Verschay (715-732-0162)